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A" t the breaking of the Easter dawn may the Risen Savior bless your home with grace and peace from above, with joy and laughter, and with love And when night is nigh, and day is done May He keep you safe from all harm."

399-9951 745 Charlton Road, Charlton www.charltontavern.com Social networking at the Tavern couldn’t be easier with WIFI

MALONEY’S CHARLTON TAVERN cordially extends an invitation to celebrate Easter in our warm and comfortable atmosphere.

Savor affordable selections from our chef’s hand-crafted holiday menu…

Seating begins at Noon NEW FOR SPRING! Build a Burger Tuesday - 50¢ Wings Wednesday (Eat-In Only)

Lenten Dinner Specials thru Easter Bridal Showers • Retirement Gatherings • Intimate Couture Weddings

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The Freedom Z is designed for commercial and large estate use. Learn more about the outstanding features of the Freedom Z and how it can save you time while delivering professional results.

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Celebrating 45 years of grooming the Capital District!

The Cheetah is the fastest cat in the Scag zero-turn rider lineup with speeds up to 16 mph! An Operator Suspension System delivers a smooth ride while cutting grass with either a 61" or 72" cutter deck. Your choice of air-cooled engine options up to 34hp.

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A message from As I write this it is the last day of March. I just strolled around the yard looking for signs of spring and while they are few and far between, there are a few. We have a couple brave crocuses that have managed to peek their heads up despite the fact that there is a large snowpack within inches of them. Our Japanese Maple that I have fretted over since December has deep red limbs and is flexible. I can almost smell the earth.

Whether you are dreaming of Daffodils or Motorcycles the common denominator for all of us is sunshine and warm temperatures.

Personally I am dreaming of both. I can't wait to get out in the yard, dig in the dirt and put some annuals in to mix with my perennials then take a “vroommm” on the Harley!

While April brings us colorful blooms during the daytime, nighttime is fantastic as well. Look up! The night sky also blooms.

The northern hemisphere will be filled with stars to brighten our evenings. Stargazing is not only beautiful but really very interesting.

If you know a little about the sky you can share wonderful evenings with your children or Grandchildren, gazing upwards and pointing out the stars that will be there for their entire lives. No cell phones allowed.

Spring constellations including a lion (Leo), a kite (Bootes), and a maiden (Virgo) become visible. The easiest way to orient yourself for spring constellation viewing is to look north and find the Big Dipper. Use the stars of its bowl and look downward toward the horizon. There you will find the bright star, Regulus. Regulus is the heart of Leo the Lion. Then there is the Bright Star Arcturus in Bootes, to find Bootes, the Kite - follow the handle of the Big Dipper across the sky until you see another bright star. This star is called Arcturus and it is the fourth brightest star in the night sky.

Arcturus marks the point in the kite where the tail would be tied.

Virgo, the Maiden, is below Arcturus and behind the tail of Leo. Virgo is a very large constellation, in fact, it is the second largest in the night sky. The brightest star in Virgo is Spica. Spica is easy to find because there are no other bright stars in the vicinity. When you find Spica, you will have located the Maiden's hand. Her head is toward Leo. Enjoy every moment of what is about to unfold for us. Spring is the time of rebirth and inspiration. Don't let it fly by you unnoticed.

Grab your babies, your pets, your significant other, whoever makes you happy and spend some time doing nothing. Some of the best moments ever happen when you are doing “nothing”. Don't let your electronic devices steal away moments you cannot get back. ~C Cheryll and Paul Comments and Input – Paul and Cheryll 280.5260 Advertising – yourhometowne@gmail.com or 265.1105 Photography – hometownephoto@gmail.com Design – kgarriso@nycap.rr.com or 883.3872

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Our winning team from Scotia Glenville High School! Read more on page 27.

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SAM SPEAKS...

BY SAM CAPUANO

THE GOOD SPIRITS OF THE OLD HOMESTEAD For decades, the intersection of Lake Hill Road and Saratoga Road/Route 50 has been the heart of the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake business district. Nowadays, though, each time I drive past there, I look at the empty lot in the northwest corner with sadness as I see the empty lot.

The reason is simple, as said empty lot for years was home to the best darn establishment in town, the Old Homestead Country Kitchen Restaurant.

The Homestead has its origins in the early 1970's, in Charlton, where Barbara Renaud had been making pies, breads and other baked goodies out of the Sweetman Road home she shared with her then-husband Ken. “They were making all these wonderful baked goods, and decided to turn it into a business,” said Kathleen Rider, Barbara's daughter. “So, they took over an old house on Lakehill and converted it into a restaurant.”

Alyson Renaud Mullarney, Babara's other daughter, also remembers the restaurant's origins from their home in Charlton.

“My fondest memory was helping my mom make biscuits in the kitchen. She always had her rolling pin in hand,” said Renaud-Mullarney. “Mom's homemade apple pies were a big part of starting the restaurant. My dad had brought home a pizza oven, where dozens of pies were made in our garage on Sweetman Rd. Barbara Renaud, known as “Granny” to the patrons, was born in Luzerne and came to the BH-BL area at age of 8. Besides the Olde Homestead, she was a familiar face in the area due to working in two other well known, now gone establishments: Veeder & Yelverton Pharmacy in the 1960's, and then at Poor John's in the 1980's. She passed away in 2010.

Ken Renaud, worked on the construction of the restaurant. RenaudMullarney remembers sitting on his lap in a bulldozer, while he was clearing space for the parking lot. He was a colorful fellow, and his daughter says, “I understand he wasn't the easiest boss to work for.” He is now retired at age 88, and lives in the northwest.

Another familiar face employed there was Danny Ward in the kitchen (Renaud-Mullarney fondly recalls wearing his tall, starched chefs hat.) Ward later was the longtime bartender at Carney's. His brother Greg handled the Homestead's bar in its final years The houses in that stretch of Lakehill are quite old, and date back a century or two. Anyone walking upstairs at the Homestead had to navigate the wonderful creaky floors. Rider remembers constantly finding arrowheads in the back. She also recalls something else about the structures.

“Everyone working there felt those houses were haunted,” she said. (Many locals used to talk about Martha the Ghost being around. ) “But, my mom always said they were haunted by good spirits.”

Fitting, because everyone who ever went into the Homestead seemed to be in good, if not great spirits. You couldn't get near the place after a Burnt Hills

football or basketball game. Friday night happy hours were a staple for years, and there was no better local place to watch a game on TV in the bar area.

There were also the tiles on the side wall of the bar, on which people would write their names. Rider even remembers the presence of spittoons in the very early days.

After Barbara and Ken Renaud's divorce, Ken continued running the place for a bit, then new ownership took over. The restaurant continued to thrive into the 21st century, and was always packed.

Then, alas it all stunningly came to an end in 2006 when the place closed. A few years later there were reports that brothers Angelo and Jerry Menagias were going to take it over and set up a place similar to their Blue Ribbon Diner in Schenectady. Then there were whispers a national pharmacy chain (Rite-Aid, perhaps) was going to move in.

Nothing became of any of these rumors. The only certainty occurred in 2010, when the wrecking ball came in, and reduced all of it to rubble, leaving only the memories of those good spirits behind.

See you next month, in the mean time you can catch up with my blogs at http://samspeaks21.blogspot.com

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ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL WITH PATTI SOUTHWORTH A little more than six years ago I walked away from a well-paying job as a retail Supervising Pharmacist and entered the world of public service. I was elected Town Supervisor in the Town of Ballston, becoming the Town CEO and the Town's representative at the County Board of Supervisors. Immediately I plunged in headlong learning the ropes; attending seminars and training sessions, immersing myself in the arcane language and decades-old rules and regulations that still govern our town.

I have a proven track record as a worker; someone who will actually do the work. While campaigning I walked from one end of my town to the other, meeting people of all ages, from all walks of life and learning what needed to be done when I took office. I listened to people whose roads had been washed away, homeowners who looked out their windows at abandoned homes next door, business owners who tried to turn a profit and keep their door open despite extenuating circumstances. During my six years in office my personal phone was accessible all day, every day to serve my constituents. As my time as the Town of Ballston Supervisor came to a close, I realized that finding solutions, reaching agreements and solving problems was what I loved the most Every job comes with its frustrations. The odds had been stacked against me from the beginning. A Democrat running in a Republican controlled government. My town, the town I chose to represent was two-to-one Republican enrollment, yet I was elected Town Supervisor having no previous seat on the Town Council and was re-elected for a 2nd term. For me this was ample reward, and more importantly, a sign that my community wanted change. The most frustrating aspect of working at the Town Government Level was my inability to have any impact on State rules and regulations, although I was representing a small rural town was at the mercy of a legislative body that cared little for our needs, our problems, and our goals. It became apparent then that I needed to share what I'd learned with a bigger audience. The public needed to know there are solutions to the problems their communities face.

I announced my intention to run against Hugh Farley on February 15, 2014. Since then I have traveled to many municipalities in the 49th Senate District and met many wonderful people. Businesses have welcomed me in and I am truly astounded at the variety and quality of what they produce.

Over the next several months I encourage you to follow along with me as I further explore our district and continue to meet the people that are the backbone of our community. We must build stronger communities together.

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A GLIMPSE AT MODERN DANCE Spring has finally arrived which means summer is just around the corner. Summer is a great time for children to try something different. I know that parents are always looking for quality activities for their children in the summer months. I offer an eight week, summer modern dance session for children ages 7-18 years of age. It will continue once a week for eight weeks from July 7- August 28, 2014. If your child loves to dance but has not yet taken a formal dance class, or if your child is experiencing another dance form, they might really love trying modern dance for the summer. Modern dance is unique, very creative, different and child friendly!

I will be offering a Beginning I Modern Dance class called “Frozen Fantasy” for 7-10 year olds on Tuesday evenings from 5:15-6:30pm.

Here's a description of that class: You will be Elsa in your frozen fantasy dress dancing choreography to the song “Let it Go”. You will be Anna dancing improvisation to the song “Want to Make A Snowman”. Ginny Martin will teach this class with teacher Dana Wojcik assisting. We will decorate summer snowmen cookies, make an Olaf blown out egg, make an icicle belt to wear over our frozen fantasy dress and more. We will perform the dances we've worked on during the summer for family and friends at our last class.

Dana Wojcik will be teaching a Beginning II level Modern Dance class for 9-13 year olds. Dana will also be teaching several intermediate level dance classes for older students with dance experience. Our summer schedule will be posted on my website, www.ginnymartindance.com by April 5.

For all you brave adults who want to try something new, Dana will also be teaching an adult class involving basic, dance movement, Pilates and yoga for some easy exercise. Exploration of modern dance improvisation and choreography will be part of this class.

Ginny Martin • Modern Dance with Ginny Martin 518-399-5802 • www.ginnymartindance.com www.danceclassathome.com

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YOU CAN COPE WITH TURBULENCE...

AS A PASSENGER AND AN INVESTOR If you’re like many travelers, you get a little nervous when your airplane goes through some turbulence. And if you’re like a lot of investors, you may get somewhat jumpy when the financial markets are volatile. Yet flight turbulence probably isn’t as scary as it seems, and the same may be true for market volatility — if you know how to respond. Let’s look at some positive responses to market movements: Don’t overreact to turbulence. Turbulence happens on most flights, but passengers are well aware that they can’t “bail out” at 30,000 feet, so they generally don’t panic. As an investor, you also need to avoid panicky behavior — by not taking a “time out” from investing. Over a period of decades, if you were to miss just a handful of the market’s best-performing days, your returns could be dramatically reduced. And the best days often follow some of the worst. So if you’re not invested in the market, you could miss out on the beginning of a new rally, which is typically when the biggest gains occur.

Balance your “cargo.” The ground crew properly positions an airplane’s cargo to maintain the plane’s center of gravity and reduce the effects of turbulence. When you invest, you also need to achieve balance by owning a variety of vehicles, including stocks, bonds, government securities and certificates of deposit. You’ll want your investment mix to reflect your risk tolerance, goals and time horizon.

While this type of diversification can’t guarantee profits or protect against loss, it can reduce the effects of “turbulence” on your portfolio.

Over time, your “cargo” (your investments) may shift, becoming too heavy in stocks or bonds relative to your objectives. Consequently, you’ll need to periodically rebalance your portfolio to ensure it’s meeting your needs.

Match your “transportation method” with your goals. If you are flying from New York to Los Angeles, you may experience delays or some changes in the flight plan — but your goal is still to reach Los Angeles as quickly and efficiently as possible. Consequently, you wouldn’t scrap the idea of flying and head to the West Coast on a bicycle. When you invest, you will also encounter events, such as market downturns, that you feel may be slowing you down in your progress toward your longterm objectives, such as a comfortable retirement. But if your objectives haven’t changed, neither should your “transportation method” of reaching them. In other words, don’t abandon your longterm strategy in favor of quick fixes, such as chasing after “hot” stocks that may not be suitable for your needs.

Maintain perspective on your “flight path.” When you’ve flown, you’ve probably observed (perhaps with some envy) some of your fellow passengers sleeping through periods of turbulence. In the investment world, these types of people are the ideal long-term investors — they know that turbulence, in the form of market fluctuations, is normal, because they’ve experienced it many times before. Their perspective isn’t on short-term events, such as volatility, but rather on the voyage toward their “final destination” — i.e., the achievement of their longterm goals.

So when you fly, fasten your seatbelt and relax. And when you invest, don’t overreact to short-term events. By following these basic guidelines, you will be a calmer traveler and a better investor.

Christopher Nyhan runs the Edward Jones office in Burnt Hills, NY. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Chris can be reached at 399-5087 or chris.nyhan@edwardjones.com.

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ARE YOU TOO YOUNG TO LOOK OLD? Tired of fishing reading glasses out of your purse to read a menu or your phone? You're not alone! If you're too young to look old, you might consider one of the newer alternatives to the traditional lack of focus as we age.

Presbyopia is a naturally occurring vision condition that begins to affect most people in their 40's and new multifocal contacts are being designed each year for people with presbyopia.

Biking, jogging, exercising and playing sports are just a few of the activities that today's 40-somethings routinely enjoy. So it's no surprise that many people 40 and older prefer contact lenses over glasses for their active lifestyles. Reading glasses used to be the only option available to contact lens wearers who wanted do other everyday tasks that require good near vision. But today, a number of multifocal contact lens options are available for you to consider.

Some multifocal contact lenses have a bifocal design with two distinct lens powers - one for your distance vision and one for near. Others have a multifocal design somewhat like progressive eyeglass lenses, with a gradual change in lens power for a natural visual transition from distance to close-up.

Multifocal contacts are available in both rigid gas permeable (RGP or GP) and soft lens materials. Multifocal lenses can be comfortably worn on a fulltime basis, so they're great alternative to eyeglasses if you prefer to wear them every day.

For the ultimate in convenience, one-day disposable (soft) multifocal lenses allow you to discard the lenses at the end of a single day of wear, so there's no hassle with lens care. These are the best option for someone who prefers to wear them only once in a while or for special occasions.

You're an especially good candidate for multifocal contact lenses if you already wear contact lenses or if you have already adapted to bifocal, trifocal, or progressive eyeglass lenses. But really, most people with presbyopia - even those with no contact lens experience - can wear bifocal contact lenses successfully.

All contact lenses require a professional fitting. To get started with multifocal contact lenses, your eye care practitioner will determine your near vision acuity and then choose a design that works best with your prescription and lifestyle. As with any new multifocal eyewear, you'll also receive brief training on the best way to use the lenses, as well as a followup appointment to be sure you've adapted to them.

For more information contact Kristen Cameron, Burnt Hills Optical, 793 Rt. 50 Burnt Hills, 399-6130 or visit www.burnthillsoptical.com

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TRASH TALK Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd, internationally designated in 2009 by the United Nations. It began in 1970 as an “environmental teach-in” to promote ecology and respect for life on our lovely blue and green planet, as well as to encourage awareness of the growing problems of air, water, and soil pollution. Now celebrated in 190+countries worldwide, it represents the outstanding year long efforts of many millions of people to make the world a better place to live.

There are many ways to celebrate Earth Day. Plant a tree, clean up a park or playground, pick up roadside trash, clean your own property or participate in a local recycling event. You should find several events to choose from and all offer responsible recycling to help make sure our landfills are not filled with hazardous materials or items that can be reused or repurposed.

Scrapster will co-host a major recycling event on Saturday May 10th from 9am - 12pm at Shank & Falvey Insurance on Route 50 in Burnt Hills. Even if you have to travel a little, it is a great excuse to visit Saratoga County and make a day out of it. Please call for more information or check our website for more details on what we will be accepting that day AT NO COST TO YOU! The list of items is huge and includes Air Conditioners, Dehumidifies, Computers, Televisions, any type or size of household appliance, car batteries, any type of scrap metal, wire, and much, much more. We hope to see you there. Can't make it? Call us to schedule an appointment for us to come to you!

For us at Scrapster, every day is Earth Day. With our scrap metal recycling, all appliances and other metal items we pick up are taken apart and separated into basic components (wire, circuit boards, motors, etc.) for more effective re-use. We operate our junk removal service the same way… donating items like clothing and good quality furniture and separating cardboard boxes, metal, magazines, etc. so they are all recycled properly.

Scrapster is local family owned business which provides a NO COST scrap metal and appliance pick up and removal service. We also offer LOW COST junk removal and clean outs. We are convenient, reliable, insured, and (bonus!) we do all the work. Please give us a call today at (518) 505-5055 or visit our website at www.scrapster.com Vincent Coppola, Owner of Scrapster Scrap Metal Removal/Recycling Service

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APRIL CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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DOWN 1. Valuable metal 2. 57 in Roman numerals 3. Horse feed

4. Chocolate cookie 5. Gift of the Magi 6. Terms that refers 7. Bitter 8. Not false 9. Without warning 10. 100th anniversary 11. Sea 12. Not tall 13. Notes 21. An evil supernatural being 25. Widespread 26. Tardy 27. Distinctive flair 28. A magician's tool 29. Pervert 34. Grows weak and thin 36. Pearly-shelled mussel 37. What we sleep on 38. Views 40. Biblical kingdom 42. Grownup 45. Agricultural laborer 48. Showered 51. Punctuation mark 52. Something to shoot for 53. French for "Our" 55. The ability to see 58. Roman emperor 59. Operatic solo 60. Taverns 61. Untruths 62. If not

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ACROSS 1. Melancholy 6. Rodents 10. Outlay 14. Female internal reproductive organ

22. Container weight 23. Parsley or sage 24. Happenings 26. Bawdy 30. Japanese apricot 31. Indian bread 32. Wings 33. A single time 35. Spurns 39. Touching upon 41. Daytime performance 43. Ceased 44. WW1 plane 46. Assistant 47. Neither ___ 49. Euro forerunner 50. Not a win 51. Movie house 54. Afflicts 56. Smell 57. Impossible to satisfy 63. Of higher order 64. Tidy 65. Chalice 66. Shopping place 67. Sea eagle 68. Employs 69. Away from the wind 70. Specks 71. Thigh armor

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Since 1904 the Garofalo Family Has Been Privileged To Provide Our Honored Customers The Very Best.

Chicken Cordon Blue Garofalo's style

Pork Medallions Smothered in a Mushroom and Shallot Gravy

4 large fresh chicken cutlets from Garofalo's 4 slices fresh Provolone cheese from Garofalo's 4 thin slices fresh prosciutto ham from Garofalo's 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 egg; beaten 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs from Garofalo's 2 tbsp olive oil (optional flavors available as Garofalo's) SAUCE RECIPE (optional) 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 cup whipping cream 1/4 cup white wine 1 tsp flour or cornstarch Salt, Pepper, Garlic cloves, Oregano

1 tbsp flavored olive oil from Garofalo's 1 fresh select pork tenderloin from Garofalo's, cut into 1” thick medallions with “silver skin” peeled away Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste Garlic powder, to taste 1 tbsp Amish roll butter from Garofalo's 8 oz of cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 shallot, sliced thinly 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 tbsp flour 1 cup of chicken broth Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Season both sides of the medallions with sea salt, freshly cracked pepper, and garlic powder, to taste. Place into the hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside covered with a tinfoil tent. Add the butter to the same skillet over medium high heat then the mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes; add the shallots and cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute then add the flour. Stir the flour into the mushroom mixture until evenly coated.

Add the chicken broth and stir constantly for 1 minute, making sure to scrape up the browned bits from the pan. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Add the pork medallions and the juices back to the pan and cook over low for 1 minute or until the pork is warmed through. Serve the medallions smothered in the gravy. Enjoy.

Sprinkle each chicken cutlet on both sides with salt and pepper. Place 1 cheese slice and 1 prosciutto slice on each breast. Roll up each breast using toothpicks to secure. Dredge (yes this is for YOU Joe Garahan) each in flour, shake off excess, then in egg and finally in bread crumbs. In oven proof skillet, heat olive oil. Gently sear chicken breasts on both sides. Place skillet in preheated 350o oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Top with sauce recipe or even cream of mushroom soup using heavy cream instead of water, adding more or less to desired consistency.

Sauce Recipe: While chicken is baking combine broth and whipping cream in a sauce pan. Season to taste with salt, pepper, garlic, oregano. Add white wine and flour or cornstarch (not both).

Simmer on low stirring until thickened; Pour over chicken.

Cheese Balls with Bacon 1 1/2lb cream cheese softened 1lb Garofalo's sharp cheddar cheese shredded 2lb Garofalo's fresh bacon cooked & crumbled 10 fresh Jalapeño peppers seeded & chopped Don't wipe your eyes or face before washing your hands!

Garofalo's Fresh Italian Bread crumbs 6 Eggs with a splash of half and half creamer and whipped with a wisk or fork Combine the cheeses, bacon and Jalapeños then form into balls approx. the size of a golf ball. Dip into egg mixture and then roll in bread crumbs. Repeat until all the cheese mixture is used - make additional egg mixture as needed if 6 eggs isn't enough. Deep fry cheeseballs for about a minute in hot oil, move to a paper towel to drain and rest for about a minute. Enjoy!

Garofalo's, the taste people travel for!

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and experience will help you get the results you are looking for. As an experienced, Certified Professional Electrologist (CPE) I take pride in making people feel safe and comfortable, knowing that strict confidentiality is essential to their trust in me. Having unwanted hair can be embarrassing and knowing they can trust me is essential to their peace of mind and overall treatment.

Two years ago in February 2012 I opened “Electrolysis by Beth” in Glenville! My husband, children, and I relocated to Glenville from North of Boston in 2000. I worked as an electrologist here locally before I decided it was finally time to open my own business!

As with any new entrepreneur I was excited, nervous and hopeful all at the same time.

With my youngest child becoming a little more self-reliant I knew in my heart that I could do it. I had the determination, perseverance, knowledge, experience and self-discipline.

When I first trained to become an electrologist in 1985, I lived in Massachusetts. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts insists on the highest standards in electrology licensing.

I completed 1100 hours of classroom and clinical education. In 1986 I graduated with honors. MA also requires electrologists to pass a state board exam to practice there I worked as a registered electrologist for 15 years in MA. I am grateful that I started in MA because I gained an excellent foundation which exceeds the requirements of other states.

NYS does not require licensing and has no required training. Since electrolysis is not only personal but requires a high level of cleanliness and knowledge of the skin and body I am certain the extra training has made me successful in my ability to recommend and guide people through the process of removing unwanted hair permanently, safely and with realistic time frame expectations.

Permanence is achieved through a series of consistent treatments to interrupt the pattern of growth and gradually destroy the source of growth within the hair follicle. This is accomplished by using micropulses of electric current applied beneath the skin surface at the proper depth and stage of growth. Progress is recognized by the amount of hair diminishing, loss of pigment in the hair, and the coarseness of the hair becoming finer.

Smoother, clearer skin also results and that is a wonderful change for people who have lived with skin issues caused by unwanted hair.

I work with people of all ages, skin types, and hair types. Everyone can benefit from electrolysis - there are no reasons why someone with dark skin can’t have treatments.

Electrolysis has been around since 1875, the process has stood the test of time. My training

I enjoy the field of electrolysis because it allows me to put my strengths of being observant, meticulous, and precise to the test. I am a friendly person by nature and enjoy putting people at ease, especially when they are self conscious about or are burdened by unwanted hair. It is amazing and incredibly rewarding to be able to assist someone in becoming more confident and able to enjoy the skin they're in, instead of worrying who may notice their unwanted hair! I have met many wonderful people, men, women and teens who have become loyal clients and have gained self-confidence from the process of permanent hair removal.

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STAY TUNED with PAUL HILL As a class of '68 Alumni, it is with deep pride that I share the following accomplishments for the 2013-2014 Scotia-Glenville Boys' Basketball Team and their accompanying statement.

Foothills Champions Section II Class A Champions - Three Consecutive Years NYSPHAA Class A State Champions NYS Federation Cup Champions Undefeated at 27 wins, 0 losses The players and coaches of the 2013-2014 undefeated (27-0) ScotiaGlenville Basketball Team would like to express our deepest gratitude for the support and goodwill displayed by Schenectady County, and in particular, The Village of Scotia and Town of Glenville.

In their historic run to be Class A Section II New York State and Federation Cup Champions, the team was not only immersed in playing for each other, but competing for their school and community in a manner and sprit that exuded pride.

The real story to be taken from the season is all the lessons and life skills that can be applied off the court, for example, the educational value of

extracurricular activities as an extension of the classroom and the lesson of hard work, teamwork and extra effort in the relentless pursuit of a goal.

The discipline and belief in oneself on a daily basis was essential to this team's success. These student athletes have acquired and honed skills beyond their razor sharp basketball dexterity.

The ultimate goal of sport is to affirm and express our life experience.

These young men will tell you Basketball is Life.

Grateful and humble thanks The 2013-2014 Scotia-Glenville Boys' Basketball Team

MORTENSEN MOTORSPORTS PREPARES FOR THE 2014 RACING SEASON When the 2014 racing season opens at the “Track of Champions” Fonda Speedway on Saturday, April 5 Scotia, NY resident Mark Mortensen will be back behind the wheel of the Jumpin' Jack's Drive-In sponsored #1M which is owned by his mother Bonnie Mortensen. The event on April 5 will only be a warm-up session for the 602 Sportsman division which Mark competes in but he will be there trying to figure out the new Hoosier tire package that is required on the race car for the 2014 season.

This will be the fourth season that Mark has competed in the 602 Sportsman division after spending eight years in the “open” sportsman division at Fonda which is where he started his stock car racing career back in 2003. Mark was crowned the 2011 602 Sportsman Track Champion at the Fonda Speedway in the first full season for the division and hopes to repeat that feat in 2014 which will be his 12th year in a stock car.

After struggling through the 2013 racing season at Fonda Mark ended the season on a high note with two feature wins at Fonda in the three events held there in the month of September followed by his first career win at the Glen Ridge Motorsports Park where he also finished second by a nose in another feature at that track on the same night. All total Mark had his best season ever in the “win” category in 2013 with five wins at Fonda and one at Glen Ridge.

Mark's career statistics in his 11 year racing career at the Fonda Speedway (eight in the Open Sportsman division and three in the 602 Sportsman division) include 21 feature wins, 70 top five finishes, 122 top 10 finishes, 155 top 15 finishes, and 171 top 20 finishes in a total of 189 racing events to go along with 25 heat race/qualifying event wins. In summary Mark has

finished in the top 10 in 65% of the feature events that he has competed in.

The plan for 2014 is for Mark to race weekly at Fonda along with the five race Featherfoot Series for the sportsman cars at the Albany Saratoga Speedway which is organized by Ron Mensing and features extra money for the feature events along with a separate point fund for the series.

Sponsorship on car #1M for 2014 will include Jumpin' Jack's Drive-In; Benjamin Moore Paints; Mortensen Electric; Socha Plaza; Countryside Stove & Chimney; 1st National Bank of Scotia; Broadalbin Manufacturing; Your Hometowne Paper; Chris Kelley Carpentry of Galway; Schenectady Unit Parts NAPA; Howard Mack, Esquire; Minick Kitchens of Scotia; Bill McGaffin Photography; Bill Terry; Iwinski Excavation; Gabriele's Supermarket of Scotia; Meridian Construction Co of Scotia; BC Designs; Brent & Kelly Harvey; Tom Coughlin; Justin & Cheryl Cappon; The Cooper Family; Lenny Weiss Construction; Adirondack Feed Center, Amsterdam NY; Best Bet Band; B&H Auto; Bonded Roofing of Scotia; Bobco Video; Mike Crispin Power Equipment; Joey Budka; R3 Graphics; and Boyd's Motorworks.

Mortensen Motorsports would also like to welcome four new sponsors for this year Village Paint and Decorating of Scotia, Riverside Pizza of Amsterdam, DeMarco Pizza of Scotia, and Settles Hill Tree Farm & Banquet Hall. There are also a few silent sponsors that ask that their name not be placed on the car so we thank them as well they know who they are!

For more information about Mortensen Motorsports you can go to their website www.markmortensen1m.com or you can also like them on facebook at www.facebook.com/mark.mortensen1m

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SLOWLY BUT SURELY So I have been told, as the earth awakens to the sunshine of Spring, the snow on the lawns in early April melts slowly into the ground. As we wish it away, hoping for the green grass to rise up, I understand that the snow in April is a good sign. It provides the soil with nutrients, giving us a fertile ground to plant in. It also slows down the process of the thaw. Letting the rivers and streams absorb the new cool water that starts to flow. The chill in the air and the remainder of the white stuff may make us feel like that grass will never peak out from the ground. I can reassure you , it will with patience.

Each year at this time, I feel the same way. Ready to spread my wings but taking little baby steps to find my way. I also have the harsh realization that my son's 17th birthday is around the corner. WHAT? It makes me want to turn and go back in time. Knowing full well that is not going to happen. As I charge ahead and see what a great man he is becoming, I know I have done a good job. Similar to the snow hanging on to nurture the soil, I feel as though I am hanging on, nurturing and growing him. He is my flower. Starting as a seed and growing taller each day. Some days I wish I could put a stack of books on his head to slow the whole process down. Other days I am encouraging him to find his way, to find his loves and to look towards a successful future. As the apron ties loosen, much to my dismay, I feel confident that he will, on occasion, listen to that little voice of "mom" in his head. The college visits are booked, the anticipation of his own car this spring and the prom weigh heavy on both of us. He spends much time looking at colleges and academic scores. He talks of working again to contribute towards his first car and yet, there are those moments of plain old silliness of dancing around and acting like the five year old he once was. It is an appropriate combination of both. So right now, we will take it as it comes. We will treasure those silly moments and sit quietly together making decisions that will last a lifetime.

For now, I will watch the snow linger and let it nourish us as it should.

Soon there will be green grass and flowers reaching towards the warming sun. For now let us just enjoy our time - no rush, because we will want this time back. As always, I wish you peace, joy and let the time gradually nourish you with memories and anticipation of a wonderful future.

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HERE’S THE #1 FITNESS TIP

Answers from Crossword Puzzle on page 22

This fitness tip is so simple and yet it makes all of the difference when it comes to your results. The sad reality is that over 90 percent of gym goers fail to achieve their goal-even after a full year of consistently exercising. Perhaps you can relate?

The simple fitness tip that I share below has the power to change everything for you...

Your results are equal to the level of intensity in workout.

In other words, you get what you give when it comes to exercise and results.

When you simply go through the motions, while staying in your comfort zone, then results will always be a hope for tomorrow and not today's reality.

What exactly do I mean when I say intensity?

Intensity is a measure of how much energy you're expending while exercising. The harder you push yourself, the higher your intensity. When you're simply going through the motions of a routine, without digging down and giving it your all, the workout has low intensity and your results will disappoint.

While you exercise, pay attention to how you feel. Could you be working harder? If the honest answer is yes, then step it up a notch. It's worth it...

In addition to seeing awesome results quickly, there are two more benefits to bringing up your exercise intensity.

The first benefit is that when you bring the intensity up is you're able to shorten exercise time. This means less time spent sweating away in the gym and more time doing the things you really love. All while getting even better results than with longer, low intensity workouts.

The second benefit is the after burn that you'll experience after an intense workout. Simply put, this means that your body will continue to burn extra calories long after you have finished exercising. Talk about supercharging your results! Just imagine how quickly your body could transform when you begin to harness the power of exercise intensity.

One thing to remember-it's important that you never sacrifice proper form in favor of intensity. As soon as your form starts to be compromised, reduce your intensity to where proper form is achieved.

I'm here to help you transform your body (and your whole life!) through the power of fitness.

Call or email today to get started on a fitness plan that will bring the intensity and deliver the results.

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Library Book Club- Join us for our discussion on our chosen book.

Mondays 7pm April 21st / May 12th Friends of the Town of Ballston Community Library- Monthly Meeting-If you are interested in being more involved in your community and the library now is your chance. Looking for officers! Tuesdays April 1st 9am / May 6th 7pm Board Meeting- Open to the Public! Come join us! Wednesday April 23rd 7pm / May 28th 7pm Knitting & Craft Group- Do you love to knit and chat? Need help with a pattern? All fiber fanatics are welcome but only knitting help is promised. Monday 7pm-9pm April 28th / May 19th Memoir Writing Workshop- Bring a pen and paper or journal. *Made possible by a gift from Fred Baum in memory of Helen Baum.

Wednesdays 10am-12pm April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th / May 14th, 21st, 28th Book Sale- Come to the library and find some books to buy! Saturday is Bag Day - we'll give you a bag, fill it for $1! Thursday May 8thSaturday May 10th 2,3,4 Book Club- Where kids in grades 2,3 & 4 can enjoy a theme book club with Legos! Each month enjoy reading different books of the same genre or theme, do a craft and play with Legos. Friends are welcome!*Registration Required Wednesday 4pm April 9th / May 14th Scribbles and Tales- Listen to stories and do crafts! This is an inclusive program for children of all levels of ability in grades K-1. Please sign up in advance. Wednesday 4pm April 9th / May 14th Clay Date- Make a clay date with your family. Make clay, play with clay, then take it home with you! This program is for the whole family from preschool through adult.*Registration Required Thursday April 17th Session I at 10:30am Session II at 1:30pm Mask Making- Learn about types of masks and create your own.

Grades K-5 Wednesday April 16th*Registration Required Common Computer Concepts- An overview of computer concepts used across applications and the internet such as opening, closing, saving, copy, cut, paste, move, sizing, printing and other frequently performed tasks. A basic working knowledge of the computer is expected. (Beginner/Intermediate Level) *Registration Required April 29th 12pm-1:30pm Picasa (For the Amateur Photographer)- A class for using one of the best, FREE, photo editing applications available. Learn how to make your digital pictures look even better. Picasa starts with locating and selecting pictures - wherever they may be - and moves into the many ways a photo can be represented. Bring some of your own digital photo files to experiment with. A basic working knowledge of the computer is expected. (Beginner Level) *Registration Required April 3rd 12pm1:30pm / May 20th 5pm-6:30pm TONS OF GREAT ADDITIONAL CLASSES AVAILABLE! BE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT - VISIT US ONLINE!

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JOHN A. FANTAUZZI John A. Fantauzzi is a partner in the law firm of Englert, Coffey, McHugh & Fantauzzi, LLP located in Schenectady, New York where he has practiced law since May of 1996.

John received his Juris Doctorate and Master of Public Policy from the College of William and Mary in 1995 and was a member of William & Mary's National Trial Court Team. John also graduated Magna Cum Laude from Siena College with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.

Englert, Coffey, McHugh & Fantauzzi, LLP is a full service law firm. John's areas of practice include Real Estate, Estate & Elder Law Planning, Estate Administration, Traffic Violations and Civil Litigation.

John is a member of the Real Estate Committee and chaired the Estate Planning and Elder Law Committee for 5 years of the Schenectady County Bar Association. He also is a member of the Saratoga County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association and the Federalist Society.

John has been a Hearing Officer for the Surrogate Decision Making Committee that reviews proposed medical treatment for disabled persons since 2003.

John has spoken before various groups on the subject of Estate Planning.

John is a member of the Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Business Professional Association, Glenville Knights of Columbus and the Rotary and was a volunteer with the Saratoga County Youth Board from 2006-2010.

John will be writing articles on estate planning and administration, real estate and other areas of law. You can reach John by phone at (518) 370-4645, fax at (518) 374-5422 or e-mail at jfantauzzi @ecmlaw.com. John is available to meet clients in Burnt Hills and in Schenectady.

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MAKING GOOD CHOICES: CHILD CARE OPTIONS IN YOUR HOMETOWN Placing your child in the care of others while you are at work is a decision that no family takes lightly. There are many important factors and as parents it is our responsibility to make sure we pick a facility or home that best fits our family’s needs and delivers a philosophy that mirrors our own values and beliefs.

Having gone through this process with my own children, I understand the choices, questions and concerns of the parents we meet in our facility. We strive to provide a home away from home for our students in a facility that is structured solely for their enrichment. At the Montessori School we work with each family to make sure your experience is positive and enriching to not only your child but to your entire family as well. Our full day program is comprised of learning and focused activities centered around your child’s needs, interests and abilities. Each child is seen and taught as an individual. Our trained teachers provide enriching guidance for your child to thrive in an environment offering not only Language and Math activities but also encouraging independence, problem solving, accountability and authentic experiences. We encourage outdoor play whenever the weather permits. If your child requires a nap, our teachers offer a quiet, soothing time and place for your child to rest. Our families are the seeds that grow into lifelong friendships in our Montessori community.

The Montessori School offers a variety of program options that fit most family’s needs. We offer half day Toddler classes, half day morning and afternoon classes for preschoolers and Kindergarteners as well as full day for both preschool and Kindergarten. Full day programs run from 9AM to 3PM. Before and after care is offered to working families at no additional cost from 7:15-9AM and 3PM-5PM. Montessori School 375 Rt. 50 at Lewis Place • 518-384-0074 www.OneFamilyMontessori.com Hours of Operation: AM Program 8:45AM-11:45AM / 9AM-12PM Full Day Program 9AM-3PM (Before & After Care Available 7:15AM-9AM & 3PM-5PM) Call for an appointment!

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LEARNING

The Scotia-Glenville children’s Museum was the brain child of three mothers, discussing the kinds of places they would like to take their young children. Those discussions led to the idea of a hands-on museum. From research and investigations the idea of a museum that could visit children where they were - a traveling museum- was born! The mission was: to arouse curiosity and stimulate an interest in learning.

1979 saw about 200 children observing and participating in the hands- on programs.

The initial programs offered were: Mirror Magic (kaleidoscopes), The Inside Story (animal skeletal systems - now the human skeleton), Grandma’s Cupboard (now In Days Gone By - beginning collection of oldfashioned kitchen utensils and tools) and Paper Making (now- From Pulp to Paper) and they have proven popular still, even after 35 years.

Over 1.6 million people have enjoyed our presentations since the Museum’s beginnings. Programs today include a wide variety of topics including math, science, history and cultures, and the arts. Our programs can be categorized as “STEAM”: STEM + the Arts ~ Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math!

The Traveling Museum offers programs that challenge the senses, encourage curiosity, cultivate critical thinking and promote team building. There are a variety of programs for both children and adults, since learning is a lifelong process. Our Lifelong Learning Programs are popular with assisted living sites, nursing homes and senior centers.

In addition to the original programs, some of the current and most-requested programs are: Simple Machines; participants discover the properties and uses of the lever, pulley, inclined plane, wedge, screw and the wheel and axle. Measures for Measuring; students use 40 different devices to learn about length, mass/weight, capacity/volume, time, temperature, money, area and perimeter. The Age of Dinosaurs; audiences explore life as it was 150 million years ago. Beautiful Insects-Butterflies and Moths; learn about the difference between these 2 insects through an extensive collection of exhibits. Kitchen Science; is it science or is it magic? What’s the Scoop; a very popular program where participants learn about changing matter by making ice cream. This program is partially sponsored by Stewarts Shops. Many of our programs are directly tied to the curriculum and meet the NYS Learning Standards. Teachers from the region schedule the Traveling Museum programs as a highly effective way to introduce topics and also to reinforce lessons as a way to prepare for state testing.

This hands-on “museum without walls” not only travels to schools and after school programs but presents programs at libraries, summer camps, community events, childcare & senior centers and even birthday parties. The mission defined 35 years ago has proved the test of time, to arouse curiosity and stimulate an interest in learning.

We are always looking for volunteers and other support. If you are interested in exploring ways you can help keep the museum on the road, whether through donations or by volunteering, please call us at (518) 346-1764.

For more information about the Traveling Museum programs, please visit our website www.travelingmuseum.org

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DECORATING TIPS FROM THE SPECKLED HEN Welcome to The Speckled Hen's monthly article, where I introduce you to new ways to decorate your home with primitives. March was a great start to The Speckled Hen's 3rd year! Thank you to everyone who stopped in it's going to be the best year yet!

For those of you who know me, you know that I'm a huge fan of “Do-ItYourself” projects. “DIY” has given me a greater appreciation for the things I buy. I care more about how things are made and pay close attention for lessons in craftsmanship that I can apply to my own projects. It's also a great opportunity to use your hands and your brain.

The sense of reward you get from making something with your hands can't be earned any other way. So this month, I'll explain how to make your own concrete planter for spring blooms. Concrete planters filled with flowers or foliage can add a decorative touch to any setting, whether as part of the garden or landscaping, or anywhere around the home.

Making your own concrete planter is surprisingly easy! Here is a list of things you'll need: crack-resistant concrete mix, rubber gloves, 2 molds of the same shape but different size, non-stick cooking oil, tub or wheelbarrow, trowel, plastic trash bag, and drill (if you want to add drainage).You can create the mold from cardboard, or use dishes, premade molds, milk cartons - practically anything you want. The type and number of plants you plan on using should determine the size and shape of your planter.

Steps: 1. Choose your molds. You will need an outer mold and an inner mold of the same shape but different sizes. The smaller mold should fit inside the larger with a gap of about 2 inches (the gap between molds will be the thickness of your planter's walls).

2. Mix concrete in a tub or wheelbarrow - follow the instructions on the packaging. Don't forget to protect your hands with kitchen gloves. At this point, feel free to add decorative glass, pebbles, shells, beads or other materials, as long as you do not drastically alter the concrete mix's consistency.

3. Spray the inside of your molds with the spray lubricant (this will help you remove it later).

4. Pour concrete mix evenly into the bottom of the outer mold, creating a base. If you want to add drainage you can drill holes later (at least two days after the concrete has dried). Even and smooth out the concrete mix with a trowel.

5. Press the inner form mold down onto the concrete mix until the base is at your desired thickness. The base and the walls should be of similar thickness.

6. Pour concrete mix into the space between your molds (the walls). When you reach the top of your planter, even off and smooth with your trowel.

7. Wrap the planter in plastic, and let it sit for about 2 days. Test the strength of the concrete with a screwdriver or knife - if you can make an impression, the concrete is still too wet.

8. When dry, slowly remove the inner and outer molds. Smooth out the planter's surface with a rough brush or scouring pad.

9. Allow the planter to sit for another week. Rub your planter with a wet sponge or cloth until its color darkens, once a day.

10. Finally, set the planter in the sun, pour your soil and add your plants!

These planters, when cured properly, will last for many years. Use them outdoors or bring them inside for a unique addition to your home décor.

Enjoy!

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GO AHEAD… GET FRESH! Here it is… just what we've all been waiting for… permission to get fresh! It's April! Spring is here, the flowers are starting to blossom, the trees begin to bud, our moods become better, we feel more social and focused on getting things done! Springs is like no other time of year and admit it, we all get a little fresher when spring hits!

So, it's April… Here come the advertisements from all the cleaning experts, products, mops, brooms, vacuum cleaners, and big box home improvement stores. Clean this, fix that… and ugh, now that darn realtor is going to come over here and harp on us about spring cleaning too? Nope! I am NOT going to tell you to tear your house apart, dry clean the curtains, and clean behind the refrigerator… I want you to GET FRESH! Spring time buyers want to feel fresh and clean and happy when they are shopping for a home. They are done hibernating and ready to move - let's make it YOUR home that they want to move to!

If you have been thinking about painting something - start small, try painting just your entry way in a fresh happy color. It's a quick, fairly easy, and inexpensive project that will offer a potential buyer a spring like welcome. Feel like tackling a bigger project? Nothing makes a room feel fresher and cleaner than a newly painted white ceiling. Let the (long awaited) sunshine in - open your curtains or better yet, replace those heavy drapes with some light and airy sheers. I don't mean your grandmother's sheers, have fun with it! Sheers come in all sorts of styles and colors these days. Freshen up your floors with a brightly colored area rug, it doesn't have to be a big one, small ones look great under a coffee table or next to your bed. Add a few inexpensive throw pillows to the couch or bed and you've got a fresh look to the whole room for not a lot of money.

We get cozy in the cold winter months, we huddle our furniture together, use heavy throws to keep ourselves warm, and make the fireplace our focal point; SPREAD OUT a bit and make a window center stage. This will make a room feel larger and brighter and fresh. It's a nice day? Open the windows (that you really should clean but… I am not going to harp on why cleaning your windows, window sills, and sashes will make YOU feel better and your home appear well taken care of...), let the fresh air in!

Grab a bunch of tulips or hyacinths from the market; put them in the bathroom, on a nightstand, or end table. These things will not just make your home more feel more appealing, happy, and fresh; they'll set it apart from the competition! The bonus is that YOU will feel better about walking through the door too. So, go ahead… GET FRESH! If you're considering selling your house or looking to buy a new one, call me for your no obligation conversation; I look forward to it!

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IT'S TIME TO SAY GOOD-BYE TO WINDOWS XP Microsoft is abandoning Windows XP on April 8, 2014. There will be NO more operating system fixes and no defenses against viruses and other online dangers. This leaves the XP operating system open to hackers and scammers who are going to be targeting computers still using XP. You're going to be very, very vulnerable.

If you are using an XP computer to write a book or manage photos and never get online you should be fine. But remember you are still using an old computer that could die at any moment, so BACK-UP your files!

If you're doing anything else, like signing into membership websites, or doing email you really need to make a change. And if you're doing banking or using credit cards online for anything, it's time to face reality!

Try to find a laptop or desktop using Windows 7. This is a lot closer to how your beloved XP works. However, we have a conversion, to make Win 8 look more like 7 that can be put on your computer if you wish.

Microsoft is offering a $100 credit if you buy a new computer... but ONLY on their website. Always check prices before buying!

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As always... Safe Computing!

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